Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Nimal Karunathilaka, representing the National People's Power (NPP), has been elected as the Chairman of the Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha in Rattota, Matale.

Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha comprises 16 opposition members and 11 members from the NPP. However, Karunathilaka secured 14 votes to win the chairmanship.

Meera Saibu Mohamed Rafi, representing the United National Alliance, was elected as Vice Chairman with 12 votes.

The election for the chairmanship of the Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha was conducted amidst a tense atmosphere within the chamber.

Meanwhile, M. G. J. Thushara Sampath of the National People's Power (NPP) has been elected as the Chairman of the Seruwila Pradeshiya Sabha.

K. G. Dimuthu Priyankara, representi...